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Spain's Flood Disaster: Government Response Under Fire

Heavy flooding in Spain caused by weather phenomenon DANA resulted in a slow government response and widespread criticism, along with controversies over casualty numbers and far-right political involvement.

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Jorge TamayoCarlos MazónRubén PachecoMarco VerhoefPedro Sánchez

What caused the severe flooding in Spain?: The heavy rainfall and flooding in Spain were caused by a weather phenomenon called DANA, which brought intense storms.
How did the Spanish government respond to the disaster?: The Spanish government's response to the disaster was widely criticized for its slowness and lack of coordination, with regional and national governments clashing.
What were the public reactions to the government's response?: Following the floods, there were protests demanding the resignation of regional president Carlos Mazón, who was criticized for his actions during the crisis.
How did the far-right political party VOX respond and what was its effect?: The far-right political party VOX offered to pay the legal fees of rioters, and denied the role of climate change in the floods, further exacerbating political tensions.
Were there any controversies regarding the official numbers of deaths and missing persons?: The official death toll and number of missing persons were questioned by several sources, leading to the spread of conspiracy theories and fake news.

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